What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Phenolic vs Monolignol - What's the difference?

phenolic | monolignol |

In organic chemistry|lang=en terms the difference between phenolic and monolignol

is that phenolic is (organic chemistry) a phenol compound while monolignol is (organic chemistry) any of a class of phenolic alcohols, found in plants, that take part in the biosynthesis of lignans and lignin.

As nouns the difference between phenolic and monolignol

is that phenolic is (organic chemistry) a phenol compound while monolignol is (organic chemistry) any of a class of phenolic alcohols, found in plants, that take part in the biosynthesis of lignans and lignin.

As an adjective phenolic

is (organic chemistry) of, relating to, or derived from a phenol.

phenolic

English

Adjective

(-)
  • (organic chemistry) Of, relating to, or derived from a phenol.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • (organic chemistry) A phenol compound.
  • Any thermosetting resin manufactured from phenols and aldehydes.
  • Any of a large group of pigments and flavouring agents, especially those found in grapes and wine.

    • Derived terms

    * phenolic resin

    Anagrams

    *

    monolignol

    English

    Noun

    (wikipedia monolignol) (en noun)
  • (organic chemistry) Any of a class of phenolic alcohols, found in plants, that take part in the biosynthesis of lignans and lignin